The 2025–26 season was Motherwell's forty-first consecutive season in the top flight of Scottish football, having been promoted from the Scottish First Division at the end of the 1984–85 season.
Season review Preseason On 23 May, Motherwell confirmed that Manager Michael Wimmer had left the club to take up a similar role at SSV Jahn Regensburg.
On 26 May, Motherwell announced that they would return to Delden in the Netherlands for a pre-season camp, during which they would face FC Twente and an as unnamed club.
On 27 May, Motherwell announced the signing of Lukas Fadinger on a free-transfer from Rheindorf Altach, to a two-year contract.
On 28 May, Motherwell announced that Shane Blaney, Ross Callachan, Mark Ferrie, Max Ross, Brannan McDermott, Zack Flatman, Derin Marshall, Ross Nelson and Zack Tomany would all leave the club at the end of their contracts. Olly Whyte, Campbell Forrest, Mikey Booth and Scott Williamson had extended their contracts, whilst contract discussions where on going with Steve Seddon, Dan Casey, Dominic Thompson, Davor Zdravkovski, Harry Paton and Moses Ebiye.
June On 2 June, Motherwell announced the signing of Jordan McGhee on a free-transfer after his Dundee contract had expired, on a contract until the summer of 2027 with the option of another year.
On 3 June, Motherwell announced that they would play Carlisle United in a behind-closed doors friendly at Fir Park on 8 July.
On 9 June, Motherwell confirmed that Dan Casey had turned down a new contract from Motherwell in order to pursue options down in England.
On 12 June, Motherwell announced the appointment of Jens Berthel Askou as their new manager.
On 16 June, Motherwell confirmed that Steve Seddon, Harry Paton, Davor Zdravkovski and Moses Ebiye had all left the club after their contracts hadn't been renewed.
On 26 June, Motherwell announced the signing of Elliot Watt to a two-year contract, with an option of a third, after his contract with Burton Albion was terminated.
On 30 June, Motherwell announced that Matthew Connelly had signed a new one-year contract with the club.
July On 3 July, Motherwell announced that they had signed professional contracts with Aiden Tearney, Jack Dalziel, Aaron Thomson, Lucas Weir, Robbie Hunter, Blane Watson and Aaron Buchanan. At the same time, Motherwell also announced that they had signed amateur contracts with Evan Samuel, Olivier Wieczorek and Kali Fraser-Traljic.
On 7 July, Motherwell announced the signing of Eseosa Sule on a season-long loan deal from West Bromwich Albion.
On 9 July, Motherwell announced the signing of Elijah Just from AC Horsens to a two-year contract, with the option of a third, for an undisclosed fee.
On 10 July, Motherwell announced the signing of Emmanuel Longelo from Birmingham City to a two-year contract, with the option of a third, for an undisclosed fee.
On 11 July, Motherwell announced the signing of Ibrahim Said from Viborg to a two-year contract, with the option of a third, for an undisclosed fee.
On 29 July, Motherwell announced Tawanda Maswanhise as their player-of-the-month for July.
August On 5 August, Motherwell announced a new Cooperation Agreement with Lowland Football League side Cowdenbeath, enabling Scottish Under-21 players join the club on loan to increase their first-team opportunities and aid development. As part of the collaboration, Nathan Lawson and Scott Williamson joined Cowdenbeath on this Cooperation loan, allowing them to move freely between Motherwell and Cowdenbeath throughout the season.
On 7 August, Motherwell announced that they had also entered into a Cooperation Agreement with Scottish League One side Stenhousemuir, with Olly Whyte joining them on a Co-Operation Loan agreement. Later the same day, goalkeeper Matthew Connelly joined Airdrieonians on loan for the remainder of the season.
On 12 August, Lennon Miller left the club to sign a five-year contract with Serie A side Udinese, for a club record rumoured £4.75m fee plus add-ons.
On 14 August, Motherwell announced that Tawanda Maswanhise had signed a new contract with the club, until the summer of 2027, with the option of an additional year.
On 15 August, Motherwell announced the season-long loan signing of Esapa Osong from Nottingham Forest.
On 18 August, Motherwell announced the signing of Callum Hendry from Milton Keynes Dons, to a two-year contract with the option of an additional year.
On 22 August, Motherwell announced the signing of Regan Charles-Cook from Eupen, to a two-year contract.
On 26 August, Motherwell announced the signing of Oscar Priestman from Western Sydney Wanderers, to a three-year contract.
On 29 August, Ewan Wilson joined Raith Rovers on loan until the end of the year.
September On 1 September, transfer deadline day for the summer window, Motherwell announced the signing of Stephen Welsh on loan from Celtic for the remainder of the season.
On 16 September, Motherwell announced Tawanda Maswanhise as their player-of-the-month for August.
October On 8 October, Motherwell announced Elliot Watt as their player-of-the-month for September.
On 27 October, Motherwell announced that they had recalled Matthew Connelly from his loan Airdrieonians after fellow goalkeeper Aston Oxborough sustained a hand injury during the warm up before their match at Livingston on 25 October.
November On 13 November, Motherwell announced Elliot Watt as their player-of-the-month for October.
December On 11 December, Motherwell announced Tawanda Maswanhise as their player-of-the-month for November.
On 12 December, Motherwell announced that they had extended their contract with Calum Ward until the summer of 2027, with the option of an additional year.
On 19 December, Colbi Mcquarrie joined Stenhousemuir on a seven-day emergency loan.
January On 1 January, Motherwell announced that Eseosa Sule's on a season-long loan deal from West Bromwich Albion had been ended early after he suffered a serious thigh injury in August. Later the same day, Motherwell announced that Paul McGinn had signed a contract extension until the summer of 2027.
On 2 January, Ewan Wilson's loan deal with Raith Rovers was extended until the end of the season.
On 12 January, Motherwell announced that Stephen Welsh had returned to Celtic after his parent club exercised their recall option, and Kofi Balmer joined Bristol Rovers on loan until the end of the season.
On 15 January, Motherwell announced that they had signed a new contract with Stephen O'Donnell, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2027. Later the same day, Dylan Wells joined Stirling Albion on loan for the rest of the season.
On 19 January, Motherwell announced that Esapa Osong had returned to Nottingham Forest after his loan deal was cut short. Later the same day, Motherwell announced the signing of Eythor Bjørgolfsson from Umeå to a two-and-a-half-year contract.
On 30 January, Motherwell announced the departure of Filip Stuparević after his contract was ended by mutual agreement, and that Jack McConnell had joined Cowdenbeath on a co-operation loan deal.
February On 2 February, transfer deadline day, Motherwell announced the return of Stephen Welsh on loan from Celtic for the remainder of the season.
On 4 February, Motherwell's trip to Dundee, scheduled for 19:45 later the same day, was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch at Dens Park.
On 7 February, Motherwell's Fifth round Scottish Cup tie against Aberdeen at Pittodrie on 8 February, was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch with the game being rescheduled for 19:45 on 18 February 2026. Later the same day, Jay Gillies joined Cumbernauld Colts on loan until the end of the season.
On 10 February, Apostolos Stamatelopoulos joined Sydney FC on loan for the remainder of the season, with an option to make the move permanent.
On 16 February, Motherwell announced that they had extended their contract with Matthew Connelly until the summer of 2027, with the club holding an option to extended it again by an additional year.
On 24 February, Motherwell announced that Aston Oxborough had joined Dunfermline Athletic on loan for the remainder of the season.
March On 9 March, Motherwell announced that Aston Oxborough had returned to the club from his loan deal with Dunfermline Athletic after Matthew Connelly suffered an injury in training, Oxborough scheduled to return to Dunfermline once Connelly had recovered from his injury. On 18 March, Oxborough returned to Dunfermline Athletic on loan for the remainder of the season after Connelly had recovered from his injury.
On 26 March, Callum Slattery was handed a four-match suspension, two of which were suspended, after a SFA hearing found the player to have simulated contract to the face which resulted in Richard King being sentoff during Moterwell's 5-0 victory at St Mirren on 21 February.
April On 3 April, Motherwell announced that they had extended their contract with John Koutroumbis until the summer of 2028.
May On 8 May, Andy Halliday announced that his retirement from football at the end of the season when his contract with Motherwell expires.
On 14 May, Motherwell announced that Aston Oxborough had been again temporarily recalled from his loan with Dunfermline Athletic for their final Premiership fixture against Hibernian.
On 17 May, Motherwell announced that Sam Nicholson would be joining Livingston once his contract expired at the end of the season.
On 19 May, Motherwell announced that Callum Slattery would be leaving the club after five season, when his contract expired at the end of the season, and that Lukas Fadinger had signed a one-year contract extension that will see him remain at the club until 2028.
On 20 May, Motherwell released their retained and released list, confirming the departures Kofi Balmer, Dylan Wells, Zach Robinson, Colbi McQuarrie, Scott Williamson, Jay Gillies, Arran Clark, Andrew Arnott, Campbell Forrest, Rocco McColm, Harry McLean, Nathan Lawson, Evan Samuel and Olivier Wieczorek alongside the already announced Callum Slattery, Sam Nicholson and retiring Andy Halliday. Motherwell also announced that they were in discussions with Liam Gordon and Zander McAllister over contract extensions whilst Olly Whyte, Jack McConnell, Jon Joe Friel and Mikey Booth had all agreed new contracts.
On 21 May, Motherwell announced that Jens Berthel Askou had left the club to take up the position of Head Coach at Toulouse.
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